Reuters – Kyrgyzstan’s president said on Tuesday that the United States must close its military base in the Central Asian country, once seen as a key support center for U.S. operations in nearby Afghanistan. Read the rest of this entry »
Reuters – Afghanistan on Thursday announced presidential elections for August 20, hoping a U.S. troop surge will improve security at a time when violence is at the highest levels since the 2001 overthrow of the Taliban. Read the rest of this entry »
Reuters – New York police have begun training officers in heavy weapons to help its elite security force fight off a commando-style attack like the Mumbai siege, commissioner Ray Kelly told Congress on Thursday. Read the rest of this entry »
Reuters – A California court has approved a jury verdict against Boeing Co , which means the plane maker and defense contractor must pay former customer ICO Global Communications (Holdings) Ltd $631 million in damages, according to ICO on Tuesday. Read the rest of this entry »